anise

action	cathartic, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, fumitory, galactagogue, lactogogue, stomach tonic, tonic
common name	anise, aniseed, common anise
family	apiaceae
indigenous use	cherokee, delaware
range	europe, iraq, kurdistan, malaya, mexico, north africa, spain, turkey, venezuela
used to treat	cancer, colic, cough, cramps, gastro-intestinal disturbances, gonorrhea, insomnia, lice, respiratory ailments, scabies, spasms, stomach ache
comments	Anise water promotes milk production in nursing mothers, and is also used as a soothing eyewash. Anise is also said to promote the onset of menstruation when taken as an infusion. Anise oil helps relieve cramping and spasms and is good as a stomach tonic. For insomnia, take a few seeds in a glass of hot milk before going to bed. Anise can also be made into a salve to use for scabies or lice.